Numerous programs are available on campus for students who are interested in international studies, language or research. The Boren Awards and Gilman International Scholarship programs offer scholarships for students who are studying abroad, specifically for those hoping to expand language or national security skills. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides grants for students who have … Continue reading
Waynesburg University recently hosted representatives from Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited. Commonly referred to as simply Deloitte, the company is one of the most widely admired accounting firms in the world and is often recognized as one of the “Big Four” accounting firms. On their website, Deloitte describes their own company as determined to not only … Continue reading
In the face of divisiveness that is tearing through the American people, freshman psychology major Angela Veltri decided to take a stand for Waynesburg University’s campus through her discussion group, You’re Not Alone. “Our main focus is for people with anxiety to know there are people right here on campus that know what you are … Continue reading
Waynesburg University has been recognized for its creative excellence in marketing and communications in education in 2018 with two CUPPIE Awards. The awards, given by College and University Public Relations and Associated Professionals [CUPRAP], were a gold and a bronze CUPPIE. The university received its gold award for the production of the 2015-2016 Annual Report. … Continue reading
Students’ first impression Tuesday, March 27, when meeting Mark Double, West Virginia University research assistant, was of his social nature. Matthew Colaluca, a senior environmental science major, had the same impression. “He definitely broke the stereotype that environmental science people don’t like talking to other people,” said Colaluca. Students attended Double’s presentation titled, “Where Have … Continue reading
Home can be found in many different places and people. To many students and staff on Waynesburg’s campus, home is found in Debbie Kuis, secretary to the Office of Admissions. Kuis has worked at Waynesburg University for nearly 21 years. She first started working in Student Services before making the transition to secretary. Kuis’s tasks … Continue reading
Multiple departments on the campus of Waynesburg University are currently going through the lengthy process of changing or updating curricula. Such changes can be small or large in scale; however, plenty of work goes into ensuring the changes are appropriate for the university while also benefitting students. “It may be a single course or it may … Continue reading
Waynesburg University’s exchange program partners with programs in Northern Ireland and South Korea. Typically, two students from Ireland attend Waynesburg University through the Study USA program every two to four years, while Ewha Woman’s University in Seoul, South Korea usually sends two students each semester, according to Admissions Counselor Robert Barnhart. Even when exchange students … Continue reading
Senior nursing major Denise Branthoover has acted in two musicals at Waynesburg University; “The Princess and the Pea” and The Drowsy Chaperone.” She has also choreographed two shows, which were “The Little Mermaid” and “The Addams Family.” Branthoover’s love for theatre predates her collegiate acting career while at Waynesburg. “I did musicals for four years … Continue reading
Finding a skill, craft or even interest to pursue can be a difficult task, and the discovery often comes at unique times. For Andrew Heisey, chairperson for the fine arts department and assistant professor of art at Waynesburg University, it came in a 10th grade art class. “I was not an artist as a kid … Continue reading
